Finance Officer - 12 month FTC

RAND Europe is an independent, not-for-profit research organisation whose mission is to help improve policy and decision-making through rigorous and independent research and analysis. We benefit the public interest through the impact and wide dissemination of over 200 projects per year. RAND Europe’s research is rigorously peer-reviewed, draws on extensive subject and methodological expertise, and is conducted in a professional, delivery-oriented environment.

RAND Europe has approximately 200 staff across offices in Cambridge, Brussels, and the Hague. Our staff represents 22 nationalities, speaks over 20 languages and covers 31 academic disciplines. Our multi- and inter-disciplinary approaches to research generate unique perspectives and insights for our wide-ranging government, foundation and other NGO clients. We work with and for public, private and third sector funders and collaborate frequently with universities and other research organisations.

We are looking for an experienced Finance officer to support the day-to-day financial operations of RAND Europe with a particular focus on Accounts Receivable, and month-end activities. The postholder will work closely with the Business Finance Analyst and wider finance team to help ensure accurate financial records, effective financial control and high-quality support to the business.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accounts receivable records and generating and issuing client invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Processing and allocating client receipts, monitoring outstanding balances, performing cash collection activities and preparing the weekly cash forecast for client receipts
• Supports the Finance, Legal & Project Support Office teams with project accounting and client billing, including providing regular updates and highlighting potential project/client risks
• Assisting the Business Finance Analyst with the preparation of monthly management reporting, ensuring data is complete, accurate and submitted to agreed deadlines
• Checking supplier payment runs against approved supplier invoices to ensure payment details are accurate and match the relevant invoice information, highlighting any discrepancies or issues for resolution prior to payment
• Involvement in ad hoc finance projects, reports and analysis as required

Requirements

• Significant knowledge and experience of accounts receivable activities
• Significant knowledge and experience of general bookkeeping and administration procedures
• Working with clients to resolve issues and ensure timely invoicing and cash collection
• Assisting in the production of management accounts
• Variance analysis preparation and communication

• Accounting system e.g. Deltek Vantagepoint

• Excellent Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in a professional services environment

Salary

£34,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience

Benefits

• Pension - 8% Employer contribution;
• 33 days holiday allowance, including the Bank Holidays;
• Annual salary review;
• BUPA medical insurance;
• Generous company sick pay;
• Enhanced family friendly policies;
• Group income protection scheme;
• Group life assurance;
• Compassionate leave;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• We’re committed to supporting a healthy balance between work and life. Our approach to flexibility is built on trust and understanding, and we are open to discussing how you may best manage your working week in a way that works for you. This includes opportunities for flexibility in start/finish times around work commitments and a hybrid working model.
• Alternative working patterns: part‑time, compressed hours, and an openness to discussing other flexible arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities;
• Employee wellbeing training and support;
• Fresh fruit every day;
• Free on-site parking;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Access to company bikes;
• Service awards.

Application

If you believe you are suited to the above role, please submit an application comprising of a CV and covering letter below. We will be interviewing suitable candidates as they apply.

If you have not been contacted within 30 days of application deadline, please assume your application has not been successful.